Guernsey 2 pence 1988 - Guernsey Cow

Guernsey · 1988 · 2 pence

Circulating coinCommonVF · Very fine

€6.50estimate in VF

500,000coins minted

N8757 KM41

JSReference number JSJS-GI5IM

Circulating coin

2 pence coin of Guernsey with the cow (1985-1990)

The coin's story

In 1985, Guernsey renewed its coins with Raphael Maklouf's crowned portrait of Elizabeth II, accompanied by the island's shield with three leopards. For the 2 pence coin, Robert Elderton engraved a Guernsey cow and her calf. This fawn-and-white breed, famous for its rich, golden-coloured milk, is the pride of the island, which has exported it all over the world. It already appeared on the 3 pence coin of 1956 and on the 10 new pence of 1968. In 1988, the Royal Mint struck 500,000 pieces for circulation and 2,500 in proof.

ObverseThe Portrait of the Queen

ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY

Design: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II to the right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, by Raphael Maklouf, with his initials RDM below the neck. On the left, the shield of Guernsey with three leopards, topped by a sprig of leaves.
Legend: ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY around.

RMEngraved by Raphael David Maklouf

ReverseThe Guernsey Cow

TWO PENCE 19882

Design: A Guernsey cow standing in a meadow, with her calf lying at her feet.
Legend: TWO PENCE at the top, with the date 1988 on the right.
Denomination: The figure 2 at the bottom.

REEngraved by Robert Elderton